Manchego and serrano crostini (Spanish ham & cheese on garlic bites)

By á-39535

sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 whole grain baguette, cut into 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch slices
• 1/4 lb ham, sliced thin and to fit the baguette slices
• 8 ounces manchego cheese, sliced thin and slightly smaller than the ham (may substitute parmesan)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (approximate)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Preparation

Step 1

Saute' garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.

Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush slices with olive oil.

Assemble crostini, with ham first then cheese. Cook under broiler until cheese is melted and ham is warm. Watch carefully to prevent burning.